Gehl Adds Zero-Tail-Swing Excavator to Product Line

Gehl Co., West Bend, Wis., has announced the addition of the 283Z Zero-Tail-Swing Compact Excavator to its line-up.

By offering the 283Z Compact Excavator, Gehl has extended its existing zero-tail-swing product range in the lower weight category. The 2.8-ton 283Z can be transported on a passenger car trailer with a permissible weight of 3.5 tons, according to the manufacturer.

The model features zero-tail-swing maneuverability, which allows the machine’s superstructure to rotate entirely within the tracks. The 283Z compact excavator can operate close to walls and obstructions without risking contact. It weighs 5,681 pounds with a canopy and 5,886 pounds with a cab, and is designed for operating on congested sites.

The size of the operator’s compartment has been maximized by mounting the 20.4-hp Yanmar diesel engine on the side of the machine and the hydraulic and fuel tanks on the rear of the machine, providing the operator with more space and legroom, according to a press release from Gehl.

The 283Z is available with a canopy or cab. Cabs come standard with heater/defroster, interior light, windshield wiper, windshield washer system and the ability to open the cab windows for natural ventilation.

More information is available at www.gehl.com.